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News from the Republic of Molossia
1 December 2021 XLIV
Volume 9, Issue 12
The Mustang
A Few Words From The President
Well, it’s that time of year again, the holiday season! A time
for gatherings and fellowship and a time for good cheer. As
Inside this issue: Molossia is a family nation, these traditions are important to
Guy Fawkes and Turkey 2 us, and we thus place great emphasis on family gatherings.
Shoot So, as other activities wane in December, Christmas and other holidays
celebrations reign supreme. This month we will celebrate Christmas around
Christmas and Around 3 the National Christmas Tree in Government House, and then Boxing Day
Molossia (with accompanying shepherd’s pie) the day after. And, like most, we will
count down the minutes to the new year (even though our official new year
Last Word With The First 4
celebration is also Chinese New Year). And of course we will be sending
Lady
out our annual Christmas Cards again this year. So join us in this season of
merriment and have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
MOLOSSIA HOLIDAYS
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Great Molossia Turkey Shoot 28 November 2021 XLIV
On 28 November 2021 XLII, Molossians gathered to belatedly celebrate the American holiday of Thanks-
giving, and to launch air rockets in what we're calling the Great Molossia Turkey Shoot. Air rockets are a
staple of Molossian culture, a part of our ongoing space program as well a part of tours of our nation.
During monthly tours our visitors are invited to participate in our Space Program by launching air rockets
and it was those same air rockets that were the heart of the competition on this chilly November day. In
turns, Molossians competed against each other to see who could launch their rocket higher. Heats were
held with several teams vying to go the highest. In the end, the team composed of The President and
Chief Constable prevailed, in spite of stiff competition and perhaps even a little cheating! It was a won- Getting Ready to Launch
derfully enjoyable event and one certain to become a regular part of our culture. Here's looking forward
to the next Turkey Shoot!
First Heat, Bradley vs Chief Constable Takes The And Again Bradley and The First Lady Bradley and The
Grammy Lead Over Grammy Against Darryl! Ready to Launch President Compete
Guy Fawkes Night Delayed 9 November 2021 XLIV
On 8 November 2021 XLII, Molossians celebrated our eleventh annual Guy Fawkes Night. Guy
Fawkes Night, or Bonfire Night, is a popular event in Great Britain, dating back to the foiled Gunpow-
der Plot of 5 November 1605 when Guy Fawkes and 13 of his cohorts conspired to blow up Parlia-
ment and King James I of England. After the plot was uncovered and the conspirators executed, the
5th of November became an official holiday in Great Britain, adopted likewise a few years ago in Mo-
lossia, in recognition of our English roots. Prior to the holiday, Molossian citizens gathered in Govern-
ment House and created their own Guys, to burn in effigy. That done, on the 8th of November,
delayed by winds and weather for three days, the bonfire in Red Square was lit and Molossians The Many Guys of Molossia
gathered for the evening festivities. Dinner was shepherd's pie, accompanied by hot apple cider
and hot chocolate. Dessert was s'mores, departing from the usual caramel apples. Then the Guy Fawkes rhyme was recited by the
company, after which the Guys were committed to the bonfire, one by one, the President's going in last. The evening was concluded
with gentle revelry around the fire until it became coals and the celebrants dispersed. A fine time was had by all and we all look for-
ward to next year's Guy Fawkes Night!
Around the Bonfire Bonfire Bound The President’s Guy
Goes In
Guy in the Fire
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CHRISTMAS IN MOLOSSIA Around Molossia...
Christmas is one of the most important holidays of the Mo- November is the month to celebrate our Chief Constable, Alexis
lossian year. It is for the most part a secular, rather that reli- Baugh turned 18 and is Captain of her basketball team!
gious, with the focus being on the family, and giving and
receiving. The celebration usually begins on Christmas Eve,
with various holiday activities, including watching movies,
baking (and eating) cookies, drinking eggnog and playing
board games as a family. Christmas Eve dinner consists of
our traditional meal of lasagna, reflecting the Italian heritage
of Molossia. The evening ends with the reading of the "Night
Before Christmas", and with tracking the arrival of Santa
Claus using NORAD's website. Christmas morning, Decem-
ber 25th, begins early, as the family descends upon the pre-
sents beneath the National Christmas Tree. Once the pre-
sent-opening ends, Christ-
mas breakfast is made and
served, and afterward eve-
ryone settles down to enjoy
their gifts. Christmas din-
Upcoming Tours Of Molossia
ner, usually ham, turkey Tours of our nation are currently planned on the following dates
and mashed potatoes, takes only:
place in the later afternoon,
largely wrapping up a lazy, Saturday, 23 APRIL 2022 XLV AT 10:00 AM PST (First Tour Of
relaxing day. 2022)
Saturday, 21 May 2022 XLV at 10:00 AM PST
Saturday, 18 June 2022 XLV at 9:00 AM PST
The National Christ- Saturday, 16 July 2022 XLV at 9:00 AM PST
Saturday, 20 August 2022 XLV at 9:00 AM PST
mas Tree
Saturday, 17 September 2022 XLV at 10:00 AM PST
Saturday, 8 October 2022 XLV at 10:00 AM PST (Last Tour Of
2022)
KRISTNASKO EN MOLOSSIA
Kristnasko estas unu el la plej gravaj festoj de la Molossia
jaro. Ĝi plejparte estas sekulara, prefere tiu religia, kun la
fokuso sur la familio, kaj donanta kaj ricevante. La festo
kutime komenciĝas je kristnaska vespero, kun diversaj feriaj
agadoj, inkluzive de spektado de filmoj, bakado (kaj
manĝado) kuketoj, trinkado de eggnog kaj ludado de tabul-
ludoj kiel familio. Kristnaska vespermanĝo konsistas el nia
tradicia manĝo de lasagna, reflektanta la italan heredaĵon de
Molossia. La vespero finiĝas per la legado de la "Nokto
Antaŭ Kristnasko" kaj per sekvado de la alveno de Santa
Claus per la retejo de NORAD. Kristnaska mateno, la 25-an
de decembro, komenciĝas frue, ĉar la familio descendas sur
la donacoj sub la Nacia Kristnaska Arbo. Post kiam la nuna
malfermo finiĝas, kristnaska matenmanĝo estas farita kaj
servata, kaj poste ĉiuj ekloĝas por ĝui siajn donacojn.
Kristnaska vespermanĝo, kutime ŝinko, meleagro kaj purig-
BE A PART!
itaj terpomoj, okazas en la posta posttagmezo, plejparte
envolvante maldiligentan tagon. www.molossia.org/navy.index.html And
www.molossia.org/milacademy./index.html
Republic of Molossia December Calendar
• Christmas Day - December 25th The biggest holiday of
the year, celebrated with presents, music, Christmas mov-
Government of the Republic of Molossia ies, Christmas cookies and lasagna for Christmas Dinner .
226 Mary Lane The Christmas Eve meal is a more traditional fare of tur-
Dayton, NV 89403 key, mashed potatoes, gravy, etc.
USA • Boxing Day - December 26th Celebrated with our own
version of "Shepherd's Pie".
• Bradley Harrison’s
Birthday - December
Visit Molossia’s website at 18th
www.molossia.org.
•
• Penny Baugh’s Birth-
day - December 27th
We’re also on Facebook, at
www.tinyurl.com/MolossiaFacebook
Molossia’s weather is always gorgeous, with plenty of sunshine and tem-
And follow us on Twitter at peratures year-round of 22° Celsius (72° Fahrenheit). However, our little
country is surrounded by the US and they are so close, their awful weather
www.twitter.com/Molossia. invades frequently! So the weather report reflects both our weather and
theirs.
Molossia US
Maximum Temperature 22° C / 72° F 23° C / 73° F
Minimum Temperature 22° C / 72° F -7° C / 17° F
Average Temperature 22° C / 72° F 15° C / 45° F
Monthly Precipitation 0 mm 0 mm
News, music and more from the
Sunshine hours Pretty much every day!
World's Smallest Sovereign Republic!
The Last Word With The First Lady
The countdown to Christmas has begun! December has arrived and the holiday season is in
full swing! Hopefully everyone was able to spend time with their friends and family for
Thanksgiving or are making plans for Christmas. Family and friends are so important. Some
people have family that lives far away or family that they don't get along with. Some people
don't have much family at all. The holidays are a time that everyone should try to put those
differences aside for the greater good and be thankful that we have each other. Here in Mo-
lossia we have a bountiful family. A never ending parade of cousins and aunts and uncles.
Always someone to talk to or to do something with. If you don't have much family then it is
important to be close to friends. Look around and think about your friends. Think about
who doesn't have very much family and see if you can invite them to be with you during the
holidays. Even better than a present underneath the tree, someone that is there for you is a
gift that lasts a lifetime. Who can you give that gift to?
Merry Christmas!
~Adrianne
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